Integrated Design of a Fermentation Plant: The Production of Baker's Yeast

by Björn Kristiansen

Summary

The successful design and operation of a fermentation plant embraces many complex facets. This book provides readers with a clear understanding of them. Succinct and still comprehensive, the book treats such vital topics as * Production medium * Microbial growth * Preparatory steps * Cultivation equipment * Downstream processing. Moreover, a simulation program on diskette is included, complete with details on how to use it effectively. It gives complete freedom in evaluating the impact of design construction and process operation variables on the plant. The diskette can be run on any DOS personal computer. The volume was edited on behalf of the Working Party on 'Bioreactor Performance' of the European Federation of Biotechnology. It reflects the unparalleled expertise and experience found in this multinational working group.

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